Bitcoin Enters October With 4 Problems That Could Show On Charts

Bitcoin (BTC) enters a historically strong month facing four pressures. Thin liquidity, weaker ETF demand, the Iran war, and a Mt. Gox deadline weigh on it. The largest cryptocurrency has closed higher in 10 of the last 13 Octobers, with a median gain of 12.73%, Coinglass data shows.

Binance’s SAFU fund holds $1.27B in Bitcoin, sits on about $270M profit

Binance's SAFU fund's growth highlights the potential of Bitcoin as a reserve asset, impacting user security and market stability.

October 4, 2026, 3:08 pm

'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million

Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, rebounding from a Sept.

October 4, 2026, 3:01 pm

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3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle

The products target triple daily futures-benchmark returns before fees, while registration effectiveness and a first trading date remain unconfirmed.

October 4, 2026, 2:20 pm

‘More Orange Than Ever’: Saylor Stirs Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation

Michael Saylor’s latest message has renewed speculation that Strategy could add to its bitcoin holdings. The company’s orange dot chart accompanies the teaser, following two consecutive weekly acquisitions disclosed in September.

October 4, 2026, 2:10 pm

The same Fed rate hike can help stablecoins and hurt Bitcoin borrowers

When you hold a dollar stablecoin, somebody else may be earning interest on the assets backing your balance, while a company borrowing to buy Bitcoin has to find the money to pay its lenders. Both businesses are crypto-native, but a higher interest rate can reward the first and eat into the economics of the second.

October 4, 2026, 1:20 pm

El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted

Efforts will continue to reduce the state’s involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and to strengthen crypto‑asset regulation and governance, the IMF said.

October 4, 2026, 9:40 am

Bitcoin’s Great Unplug: $1.5 Billion in Hardware Behind the AI Pivot

The hashrate public bitcoin miners shed in the first half of 2026 carries an uncomfortable price tag: roughly $1.5 billion in equivalent hardware investment, even at an assumed acquisition price of just $20 per terahash (TH/s).

October 4, 2026, 8:30 am

Kiyosaki Sees Bitcoin as Part of a Broader ‘Financial Prepper’ Bet

Bitcoin ownership represents a precaution against economic disruption in Robert Kiyosaki’s latest defense of financial preparedness. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author challenged the idea that anticipating trouble reflects pessimism, arguing that protecting wealth can coexist with a positive outlook.

October 4, 2026, 2:45 am

Stablecoin market tops $310B – Can it fuel BTC’s Q4 momentum?

Stablecoin liquidity is building as Tether and Circle expand Bitcoin use cases, potentially strengthening crypto market momentum in Q4.

October 4, 2026, 1:00 am

Bitcoin’s $87K breakout fails – Why $1.05B in profits could pressure BTC

Bitcoin’s recovery is facing stronger profit-taking, while tightening accumulation signals keep the broader market structure in focus.

October 3, 2026, 11:00 pm

Trump Doubles Down on His $5,000 Midterm Promise. Will Bitcoin Swing?

President Trump has once again reassured that every American will receive $5,000 as a “Trump Dividend” if Republicans win the November midterms. Past stimulus-style payments have notably benefited crypto markets and Bitcoin’s price. So, could a republican win actually be bullish for Bitcoin’s price?

October 3, 2026, 9:54 pm

BTC Exchange Price

$85,325.00 +0.42%

$84,572.00 Low High $85,435.00

$1.71T Market Cap

$14.39B Total Volume (0.84%)

$126,080 All Time High -32.33%

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